Houston to Tonalá flights
Tonalá lies 1,288 km (800 mi) south-west of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Houston | Tonalá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 408,759 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 1,679 m (5,509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | GDL, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 39206–96390 |
Clocks in Tonalá are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands only 1 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tonalá
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Houston
Houston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,602 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 25 km).
Arriving in Tonalá
Tonalá is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara International Airport | GDL | 13 km (8 mi) | 13,123 ft | 5,016 ft |
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Staying in Tonalá
Our booking partner lists 54 places to stay in Tonalá. Of the 46 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (28). Guests have left 658 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tonalá from Houston?
1,288 km (800 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Tonalá by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Tonalá?
Tonalá is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Houston to Tonalá flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
What currency do I need in Tonalá?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Tonalá?
Our booking partner lists 54 places to stay in Tonalá, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.